Sauteed Pears with Vanilla Yogurt and Honey Peanuts

Sauteed Pears with Vanilla Yogurt and Honey Peanuts

Sautéed pears are swirled into vanilla yogurt dabbed with peanut butter for a breakfast that's full of fiber and protein.

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

4 large USA Pears, such as Bosc, Concorde, or Anjou, peeled, cored, and sliced

1 tablespoon sugar

¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

¼ teaspoon ground ginger

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Pinch of fine salt

¼ cup smooth peanut butter

1 tablespoon honey

1 cup low fat vanilla or plain yogurt

¼ cup honey roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped

DIRECTIONS

Melt butter in large heavy-bottomed sauté pan over medium high heat. Add pears and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until softened. Sprinkle with sugar, cinnamon, ginger and lemon juice. Season with a pinch of fine salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 to 7 minutes. Keep warm.

In small bowl combine peanut butter, honey, and yogurt; stir until smooth. Set aside.

To serve, place pears in a shallow bowl. Top with yogurt mixture. Sprinkle peanuts on top. Serve immediately.